There were some touching stories of children overcoming their health challenges sprinkled amongst our top February “In the Moment” posts. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. We provided this chart to help parents figure out if it is […]
New pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Tarun Bhalla performs tiny ‘miracles’ on a daily basis
If it weren’t for a successful career as a physician, Dr. Tarun Bhalla would be a magician. Lucky for him, he likens his role to performing magic: “Once families realize what we do and how we do it,” he said, “the connotation of anesthesia can be compared to an illusion or even hypnosis.” As Akron […]
Pain Center helps Joshua resume an active life
When he’s feeling well, Joshua Forester is a funny 11-year-old who loves to read, write stories and ride his scooter. When migraines hit, they can sideline him for days. “Joshua started getting migraines at age 2,” his mom, Katy, said. “He would throw up and writhe on the floor in pain.” The migraines can affect […]
Akron Children’s doctors among first in world to receive pediatric anesthesia board certification
Drs. Ibrahim Farid, Ross Agnor, Bradley Riemenschneider, Nancy O’Dell and Andrew Meyer were among the first pediatric anesthesiologists in the world to become Pediatric Anesthesia Board Certified.
